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QUINCY – Walking in the woods seems to have become hazardous to my health. Three times now in the last few months, I've found myself tripping over hidden tree roots, small and jagged rocks or cut-off ...

Walking poles (also called trekking poles) can give you a major advantage when covering big miles with a heavy pack. This ...

The goal of balance exercises is to improve stability and coordination throughout your body. Balance helps you stay upright as you do activities like walking, biking, climbing stairs, or dancing. It’s ...

For many able-bodied folks, balance can be taken for granted once you grow past the wobbly legs and skinned knees of childhood. But once you hit a certain age, finding balance (literally) isn’t always ...

Preventing falls is important for seniors because it reduces the risk of hip fractures, head injuries, and the need to use assistive devices like canes or walkers. In addition to balance exercises, ...

Nordic walking is growing in popularity for both its cardio and strength-training benefits. Along with getting your heart rate up, Nordic walking is a full-body exercise that uses special poles to ...

May 19—Owensboro Health Healthpark's BASE Program is aimed at helping seniors increase balance and coordination by assisting them in reducing and overcoming fears of falling by gaining more strength, ...